Asarum sieboldii var. sieboldii
Asarum sieboldii var. sieboldii
- Native to:
- China | Japan | Korea | Russia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Aristolochiaceae
- Genus:
- Asarum
- Species:
- Asarum sieboldii var. sieboldii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, brown
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and can be slow and erratic. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch